Archway Arete & Arete Prep Go Head to Head
Archway Arete and Arete Prep teachers will go head-to-head in a fun game of basketball in support of the 2019 Tax Credit Drive! We are grateful to our families who designate their Arizona Public School Tax Credit to Arete. We hope you enjoy this fun event as a token of our appreciation.

When: Saturday, April 4
Where: Arete Gym
Time: 2 - 4:30 pm

Cost:
Make or schedule your Arizona Public School Tax Credit contribution and get free entrance! If you have already taken your 2019 Tax Credit you will get free entrance as well!

Sign Up:
Once you have made or scheduled your tax credit , RSVP HERE . Space in the gym is limited, 4 spots PER FAMILY maximum. Please note: Students 15 years and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult.

For more information contact Jessica Vaughan in Academy Giving or 480-699-5283.
From the Headmaster
Dear Parents,

You received an email directly from Robert Wagner, Great Hearts America noreply@qemailserver.com , requesting you to take our 3 rd pulse survey for the year . Your perspective and experience is important to me. Please take 10 minutes before February 12 to respond to the survey. Sometimes the survey emails end up in SPAM.

The results from your responses and comments are used in our Operations and Academic leadership team meetings. The results are also shared with the Upper Schools superintendent. Thank you for your partnership.

Sincerely,
Julia Gillingham | Headmaster 
Important Info from Nurse Hodgkins
CLICK HERE for important info regarding colds, flu and Coronavirus.
Spring Fest Set for Saturday, Feb 29
Spring Fest will support the class of 2021 Washington DC trip ! Come and support Arete Prep juniors. Students will receive registration packets Tuesday, February 11 or register on line HERE . For more details, CLICK HERE .


Win a special treat for you class! Support the Class of 2021 and receive Spring Fest Bucks! For every $10 donation to the Charger Spring Fest Basket Raffle , receive a Spring Fest Buck to be used at the event. Complete the signup for your grade, and win a special treat. Signup by grade level:

12th grade:  CLICK HERE

10th grade:  CLICK HERE

9th grade:  CLICK HERE

8th grade:  CLICK HERE

7th grade:  CLICK HERE

6th grade:  CLICK HERE
Support Class of 2021 - Eat Panda Express
Enjoy lunch or dinner at Panda Express Tuesday, February 11 to help raise funds for the Class of 2021 Senior Trip! Located in Dana Park (Val Vista/Baseline) from 10 am to 9:30 pm! Present THIS FLYER with purchase!
Spring Pictures & Other Picture Days Coming Soon
Arete Prep will have a Spring Picture Day for grades 6 - 11 on Tuesday, February 25 . Click here for online ordering info . Also, envelopes are available in the front office for orders turned in on picture day.

Senior Group Photo : Tuesday, February 25 @ 9:30 am in the courtyard
Junior head shots for 2020-2021 senior area: Tuesday, February 25 @ 9:30 am in the library
Senior Cap and Gown photos: Monday, April 6 @ 9:30 am in the library
PSO Corner
Prom Info
Juniors and seniors and their guests are invited to attend Arete Prep 2020 prom - Twilight in Tokyo on Saturday, April 25 from 6:30 - 10:30 pm. Prom will be at Red Mountain Ranch Country Club, 6425 E. Teton Circle, Mesa 85215.

  • Lunch Volunteers - PSO needs more lunch volunteers, specifically Wed & Fri. SIGN UP HERE
  • Support the PSO by simply ordering lunch; Click here for details
  • Opt in for PSO text messages by texting: "@aretepso" to 81010
Upcoming Events
  • 8th Grade Preview Night: Mon, 2/7 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm CLICK HERE for details.
  • President's Day: Mon, 2/17 NO SCHOOL
  • Winter Sports Awards: Thurs, 2/20
  • Spring Pic Day: Tue, 2/25
  • JR & SR Pic's: Tue, 2/25
  • SR Cap & Gown Pics: Mon, 4/6
  • MS BOYS SLN: Fri, 2/14
  • Board of Director Meetings: Thurs 2/13/20; Thurs 5/14/20
  • Breakfast Treats: Every Friday (sold by junior class) in the courtyard before school. February 14 is sponsored by Einstein Bagels!
College Corner
SUMMER PROGRAMS - What are you doing this summer?
Check out the resources below for summer programs, volunteer activities, and pre-college programs.
  • Browse through our  Summer Programs document! Volunteer opportunities located at the end of the document.
  • STEM Programs: Pathways to Science K-12 Programs, Summer Programs and Internships
  • ASU Summer Programs: General summer program information as well as links to the Poly Summer Leadership Academy, Barrett Summer Scholars and Cesar E. Chavez Leadership Institute.

Check out the College Counseling website HERE .
For College Planning Resources, Articles and Tools, click HERE .
Review Arete Prep
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Reminder-
  • Students must be signed in or out by a parent or guardian if they are late and leave early.
  • Student's must be in uniform compliance, click here for Uniform and Dress Code Info.
  • Anton Uniform has a new location. Click here for location: Click here for Anton website
Become a Charter Champion
Become a Charter Champion today and learn how you can fight for Arizona charter students. Text "azcharters" to 52886 and fill out the form to join!  (Read More Here)
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